A source revealed to The Sun Online that their flirting has turned into a real romance, adding: "Caroline and Bradley tried to keep things professional but they’ve fallen head over heels and they’re now dating."

They added: "After spending so much time together, they just fell for each other, although it’s still early days.

"All her mates approve.

"Everyone’s over the moon for Caroline – she’s the happiest she’s been in a long time."

NEW MAN: Caroline has started dating a new man months after Andrew Brady split (Pic: INSTAGRAM)

SUPPORT: Caroline's pals say she's happier than ever (Pic: INSTAGRAM)

It comes months after Caroline revealed she suffered from depression after she won Strictly, telling the publication: "I couldn’t get up and just couldn’t pick myself up at all that next year.

"I felt ridiculous, being so sad when I’d just won the biggest show on telly and had such an amazing job."

She admitted she had to wean herself off anti-depressants after the pills stopped her from being happy.

Despite entering 2018 filled with joy over her new relationship and her quick engagement, in a throwback of the year, Caroline said she was "dying inside".